chapter sixteen

Jane finds out that, instead of Grace Poole, the person who she believes to have set the fire, is still in employment, and the fire was contributed to a lit candle that Rochester forgot to blow out. She also finds out about Blanche Ingram, the lady whom Mr Rochester has gone to visit.


characters

• Miss Ingram, although not formally introduced yet, is described, and is supposed to have a great voice, fine figure and immense beautiful. Jane instantly decides that Rochester must fancy Blanche, and that any inkling that he may fancy her, a poor and plain servant, is preposterous.
  

Narrative Voice

Jane seems much more suspicious in this chapter, as she is starting to realise that something is being hidden from her. She also seems very self condemning, as she believes she had ideas above her station, in fancying Mr Rochester.

Words and Phrases i liked

nothing much that i particularly liked, but i disliked the bit where Jane tells herself to create the two portraits, as it seems far too OTT.

response

Nothing much really happens in this chapter, Jane finds out about Blanche, and starts to realise her love for Rochester, but other than that it is just building on past storylines.